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8 December
President Zuma’s approval levels end 2009 on a high as fence-sitters make up their minds

2 December
Eight out of ten people will battle to cope with the mooted electricity price rises - only a quarter feel they are justified

2 December
Three out of four people are excited about the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup – but a half are concerned about a terrorist attack

25 November
The banked population drops during the recession - especially amongst the young and poor - New facts and figures from FinScope 2009

26 October
Brand Leadership Academy Reputation Index Awards 2009 for Public Sector Excellence
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30 September
Optimism reaches a high but thought of emigration stay the same

16 September
The global financial crisis is one year old this week - So who caused it?

16 September
Is there a new consumer mindset because of the recession?

24 August
Have the controversies in the judiciary affected how people feel?

21 August
Big and small brands shine at the 2009 Sunday Times Top Brands Awards, run in association with TNS Research Surveys

12 August
President Zuma’s approval levels soar at the 100-day mark

16 July

Dating and relationships – a quarter of teens feel they don’t fit in and one in six have problems at home

29 June
Healthy lifestyles for most teenagers in South Africa but the prevalence of alcohol, smoking and drugs is a worry

04 June
On World Environment Day, we ask “What is South Africa’s Eco-Footprint?”.  The answer is “bad”.

27 May
TNS and its sister companies dominate the 2009 SAMRA Convention with seven papers – some highly controversial

20 May
Merger of TNS Research Surveys and Research International
Top management appointed

7 May
The challenges facing the new Zuma administration: a crisis of expectations

7 May
Market Sentiment Index (MSI) – First quarter 2009
Consumer confidence rises two points on future expectations of a speedy recovery

5 May
Approval of Barack Obama: A challenge for President-elect Jacob Zuma?

26 March
Optimism and Emigration

18 March
Approval of President Motlanthe - people are more divided but he loses ground

Do people feel Jacob Zuma will do a good job as President? Does charisma supersede scruples?

21Jan
A picture of well-being and happiness in various employment sectors in South Africa

FinScope 2008
Banking comes to more people
Debt in South Africa – are we living beyond our means?
South Africa in black and white
Underinsured? It’s your funeral
Optimism — a driver of financial decisions
SA needs more financial education
Saving against the storm
A picture of the financial industry for 2008